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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26,051.88, 35,949.17 and 14,722.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26,051.88, 35,949.17 and 14,722.25 is: 20,315.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26,051.88 : 35,949.17 = 14,722.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26,051.88/35,949.17 = 14,722.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26,051.88x = 35,949.17 × 14,722.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26,051.88x = 529,252,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 529,252,525.09/26,051.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,315.33

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